Benjamin Franklin once said that life is a kind of chess. in which we have often points to gain, and competitors or adversaries to contend with. And in this game like life, there is a vast variety of good and ill events, that are, in some degree, the effect of prudence, or the want of it. Some valuable aspects we can learn from playing chess are foresight, circumspection, and caution. And we can use what we learn from chess to strengthen or develop key skills essential in life.
Chess is a wondrous game, filled with so many intricate variations and magical positions that can arise after each move. And that is why I am addicted to chess, it used to be a simple hobby, but now I spend hours upon end mindlessly losing myself in the positions that occur when I play chess online. However, obsessing about this game is a waste of time to me. I read books, have chess programs, and even enter tournaments. It is a wonder that I am not failing all my classes! It's ironic that I can apply chess strategy to my life. I should be using caution and looking into the future when I put off doing homework for playing chess. And I'm pretty sure, as in chess, I will lose the game if I don't plan my next moves carefully.
Even when my parents say I'm wasting my time playing chess, I still believe that is has a more positive effect for me than my mother and father think. Chess has a profound effect on the human mind. It has been proven that chess is directly linked to intelligence. The logic of this reasoning is straightforward. Chess is essentially a game about which person can find the best move and foresee the continuations of that move to a winning position.
Generally, the ability of deliberative thought is associated with intelligence, hence the stereotype linking chess with brainy and geeky people (chess club is for nerds). But there's truth in that. There's little doubt in my mind that deliberative reasoning is one of the key components of intelligence, nonetheless, that doesn't mean it is the only requirement. Memorization is another aspect linking chess and intelligence. I myself have a good photographic memory. I'm the kind of guy that can cram things at the last minute for a test and get an A grade. I like to think that it is just my intelligence and sheer luck, but chess plays a major role in strengthening my memorization skills.
Benjamin Franklin once said that life is a kind of chess. in which we have often points to gain, and competitors or adversaries to contend with. And in this game like life, there is a vast variety of good and ill events, that are, in some degree, the effect of prudence, or the want of it. Some valuable aspects we can learn from playing chess are foresight, circumspection, and caution. And we can use what we learn from chess to strengthen or develop key skills essential in life.
Chess is a wondrous game, filled with so many intricate variations and magical positions that can arise after each move. And that is why I am addicted to chess, it used to be a simple hobby, but now I spend hours upon end mindlessly losing myself in the positions that occur when I play chess online. However, obsessing about this game is a waste of time to me. I read books, have chess programs, and even enter tournaments. It is a wonder that I am not failing all my classes! It's ironic that I can apply chess strategy to my life. I should be using caution and looking into the future when I put off doing homework for playing chess. And I'm pretty sure, as in chess, I will lose the game if I don't plan my next moves carefully.
Even when my parents say I'm wasting my time playing chess, I still believe that is has a more positive effect for me than my mother and father think. Chess has a profound effect on the human mind. It has been proven that chess is directly linked to intelligence. The logic of this reasoning is straightforward. Chess is essentially a game about which person can find the best move and foresee the continuations of that move to a winning position.
Generally, the ability of deliberative thought is associated with intelligence, hence the stereotype linking chess with brainy and geeky people (chess club is for nerds). But there's truth in that. There's little doubt in my mind that deliberative reasoning is one of the key components of intelligence, nonetheless, that doesn't mean it is the only requirement. Memorization is another aspect linking chess and intelligence. I myself have a good photographic memory. I'm the kind of guy that can cram things at the last minute for a test and get an A grade. I like to think that it is just my intelligence and sheer luck, but chess plays a major role in strengthening my memorization skills.
So in the end, it's cliché nowadays to say that chess is a metaphor of life, because it truly is. There are numerous morals and lessons that can be taught by the game of chess, but I'm just thankful that I was introduced to the game in the first place. I'm not worried about what people may say about chess stereotypes and me because I'm passionate about the game. If you just take the time to really think about the game, to really understand, you will unfortunately become addicted to the game as I am.